HIMT

Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training (HIMT)
MottoWhere Knowledge is Wealth
TypePrivate Institution
Established1998, 27 years ago.
FoundersDr. Sanjeev S Vakil
Parent institution
HIMT Group of Institutes
AccreditationISO 9001 : 2015
AffiliationIndian Maritime University (IMU)
Academic affiliations
DG Shipping, UK MCA
Total staff
100+
Students4,51,000+
Location
Chennai
,
Tamil Nadu
,
India

13°05′07″N 80°15′02″E / 13.085234°N 80.250439°E / 13.085234; 80.250439
CampusUrban, 12 acres
Websitehimtmarine.com
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The HIMT Group of Institutes is a maritime education and training institution founded in 1998 in Kilpauk, Chennai, by Dr. Sanjeev S. Vakil. The institute provides pre-sea and post sea courses[1] and regulated by the Directorate General of Shipping (DG Shipping), Government of India.[2] HIMT opened its college at Kalpakkam after getting approval from Kalpakkam nuclear power plant.[3] HIMT is also affiliated with the Indian Maritime University (IMU). [4]

History

Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training (HIMT) was established in 1998 by Dr Sanjeev S. Vakil, a Mechanical Engineering graduate. The institute began by offering post-sea courses.[5]

Campuses

  • HIMT College (Pre-Sea Campus), Chennai - Residential campus offering degree, diploma, and certification programmes.[6]
  • HIMT Kilpauk, Chennai - Post-sea training centre for STCW and modular courses.[6]
  • HIMT Tidal Park, Chennai - Advanced simulator-based post-sea training facility.[6]
  • Vizag HIMT, Visakhapatnam - Post-sea training centre serving India’s eastern region.[6]
  • HIMT Offshore, Chennai - Training centre offering UK MCA-approved courses.[6]
  • HIMT Mock-up, Chennai - Dedicated practical training yard with waterfront access for safety and emergency drills.[6]

Acadamics

HIMT’s academic structure is broadly divided into:

  • Pre-Sea Training - Entry-level programmes for cadets.
  • Post-Sea Training – Advanced, refresher,competency-based training, Simulation and Practical Training.
  • Value-added Training – Facilities for hands-on and scenario-based training.

Affiliations

Accreditations

HIMT affiliates with national and international maritime bodies, including:

References

  1. ^ "Approved courses for HIMT kilpauk".
  2. ^ "DG shipping". DG shipping.
  3. ^ "'HIMT has been reclassified as education zone'". The New Indian Express. 2012-05-15. Retrieved 2025-12-11.
  4. ^ "List Of Affliated Colleges". www.imu.edu.in. Retrieved 2025-12-11.
  5. ^ "HIMT's 26 Years of Excellence in MET: 74 employees Honoured and Awarded for Long Service". www.sagarsandesh.in. Retrieved 2025-11-15.
  6. ^ a b c d e f "Contact Us | HIMT College". Retrieved 2026-05-11.
  7. ^ "STCW MCA - Approved Training Providers" (PDF).
  8. ^ "TMS Awards Finalists – Recognizing Maritime Excellence". The Maritime Standard Awards. Retrieved 2026-05-11.

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